Wasim Jaffer selects India XI for Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2022

Wasim Jaffer selects India XI for Pakistan clash in Asia Cup 2022. The playing XI did not include emerging pacer Avesh Khan or senior spinner Ravichandran Ashwin.

Former Test opener Wasim Jaffer has named his playing XI for the blockbuster Asia Cup 2022 clash. Between archrivals India and Pakistan on Sunday, August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. Both teams would renew their rivalry at the same venue where the Men in Blue were humiliated by a 10-wicket loss in the T20 World Cup match last October.

Jaffer only made one significant change to India’s playing XI. That was in the middle order, where India is spoiled for choice. The multiple Ranji Trophy winner chose skipper Rohit Sharma and vice-captain KL Rahul as openers. With batting megastar Virat Kohli slotted in at number three.

Suryakumar Yadav led the middle order alongside star all-rounders Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja. While his bowling lineup included Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ravindra Bishnoi, Yuzvendra Chahal, and yorker specialist Arshdeep Singh. The playing XI did not include emerging pacer Avesh Khan or senior offender Ravichandran Ashwin. At the same time, Wasim Jaffer stated that if Rishabh Pant is given the opportunity to bat, he must bat at number five.

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Asia Cup 2022: Wasim Jaffer selects India XI for Pakistan clash

India hopes to avenge their T20 World Cup defeat.

India will be looking to avenge their 10-wicket loss to Pakistan. In which Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan’s unbeaten 152-run stand helped Pakistan break their 29-year-old World Cup jinx against the Men in Blue.

With Pakistan pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi ruled out. Due to a knee injury and another pacer Mohammad Wasim ruled out due to a back injury sustained just a few days. Before the tournament’s start, this is a fantastic opportunity for India, particularly the top-order. Meanwhile, all eyes will be on a returning Virat Kohli, who is desperate to reclaim his lost mojo on the 22-yard line after being out for over a month.

Kohli has an outstanding T20I and Asia Cup record against Pakistan, and the Men in Green will go to any length to get rid of him as soon as possible.

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